Monthly Archives: February 2012

Little Bitty Book Review: Along a Long Road

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Liza

Along a Long Road by Frank Viva This picture book has a semi-hypnotic, repetitious feel to it that might not be appreciated by children without an adult providing the right rhythm and tone.  But, one can forget about the words … Continue reading →

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Food Friday

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Liza

Inventor Gail Borden, in the 1950s, invented condensed milk.  Borden’s other invention, the “meat biscuit,” was not a best-seller. Join us on Food Fridays to learn about the things we eat (or don’t want to eat).

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Thinker Thursday

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Liza

Want to know who invented ice skates?  You’ll have to go back a long way.  Keep going.  Nope, not yet.  Even further.  Try going back more than 3,000 years!  The ice skates come from Scandinavia, where they were once used … Continue reading →

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